Indie-pop singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Yum Yuck (real name Pascal Righini) created his four-track debut EP Lace during a period of high lockdown when people were yearning for the things that intrinsically connect them. That palpable sense of nostalgia for a semblance of normality embeds itself in the lyrics and tone of the EP, drenched in ethereal ambiance and an effortless groove that exudes rich synth canvases and smooth guitar tones. From gently crooning about jumping headfirst into situations (“Bet It All”) to musing over grand romantic gestures during the height of summer (“During the Heatwave”) to yearning for the familiarity of an old love (“Selfish Lovers”), Yum Yuck expertly traces the longing for what was, giving it an alternative edge.